Summary
- Release Year: 2014
- Genres: Adventure, Platform
- Platforms: Android, iOS, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One
- Developers: n-Space, Toys for Bob, Vicarious Visions
- Publishers: Activision
Skylanders: Trap Team (2014)
Introduction
Skylanders: Trap Team is the fourth installment in the popular Skylanders series of toys-to-life video games. Developed by Beenox and published by Activision, it was released on October 5, 2014, for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360, and Xbox One.
Gameplay
Like its predecessors, Skylanders: Trap Team is an action-adventure game that combines physical toys with digital gameplay. Players collect Skylanders figures, which they can then place on the game’s Portal of Power to bring them to life in the game. Each Skylander has its own unique abilities and powers, and players can use them to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and explore the game world.
One of the new features introduced in Trap Team is the ability to capture and play as villains. Players can do this by using Traptanium Traps, which are physical toys that can be purchased separately. Once a villain has been captured, players can use it to fight alongside their Skylanders.
Trap Team also introduces a new type of Skylander called Trap Masters. Trap Masters are more powerful than regular Skylanders, and they have the ability to trap villains in their Traps. Trapped villains can then be used to power up Trap Masters, giving them new abilities and powers.
Story
The story of Skylanders: Trap Team begins with Kaos, the evil Portal Master, discovering the location of the legendary Cloudcracker Prison. Cloudcracker Prison is a fortress built entirely out of the magical substance Traptanium, and it is home to Skylands’ most nefarious baddies.
Kaos blows up the prison, releasing the most wanted villains and blasting shards of Traptanium to Earth in the form of Traps. Now it’s up to Portal Masters to recapture all of the escaped villains using powerful Traptanium Traps and defeat Kaos before it’s too late!
Characters
Skylanders: Trap Team features a cast of over 50 playable characters, including both Skylanders and villains. Some of the new Skylanders introduced in Trap Team include:
- Food Fight – A vegetable-themed Skylander who can shoot peas, carrots, and other vegetables at his enemies.
- Head Rush – A daredevil Skylander who can perform gravity-defying stunts and attacks.
- Smolderdash – A fire-breathing Skylander who can use his flames to attack enemies and solve puzzles.
Some of the villains that can be captured and played as in Trap Team include:
- Wolfgang – A werewolf who is Kaos’s right-hand man.
- Drill Sergeant – A drill-wielding goblin who is always ready for a fight.
- Chompy Mage – A giant chomping plant who can eat enemies whole.
Reception
Skylanders: Trap Team received positive reviews from critics, with many praising its innovative gameplay, charming characters, and fun story. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 2 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Skylanders: Trap Team is considered to be one of the best games in the Skylanders series. It introduced a number of new features and characters that were well-received by fans, and it helped to expand the Skylanders universe. Trap Team was also the last Skylanders game to be released on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles.
Conclusion
Skylanders: Trap Team is a fun and exciting action-adventure game that is perfect for fans of the Skylanders series and newcomers alike. With its innovative gameplay, charming characters, and fun story, Trap Team is sure to provide hours of enjoyment.
Review Score
8.5/10
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